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Bicycle transportation engineering

Bicycle transportation engineering is a fancy way of saying people who work to make sure that people can ride their bikes safely and easily from one place to another.

You probably know that bicycles have two wheels, pedals, a handlebar, and a seat, but do you know how to ride it? To ride a bike, you have to pedal with your feet, and it makes the wheels turn. But going faster does not always mean you're riding safely because there are many things around you, and that's where bicycle transportation engineering comes in.

These engineers help to design roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to make sure that bicycles can go where they need to go safely. They also make sure traffic lights are working correctly, so cyclists know when it is safe to cross the street.

They also work on things like bike racks, where you can put your bike when you are not riding it. When you’re at a park or a grocery store with your family, you can lock up your bike so that it stays in place and secure.

In short, bicycle transportation engineering creates ways for people to get places on their bikes safely, so they can enjoy the many benefits of cycling, including exercise, fresh air, and sustainable transportation.